About

Mission Statement

Camp Westminster exists to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ to youth and adults by providing an exceptional summer camp and retreat experience.

Our Core Values

To Represent Christ

We will always be aware that we are representatives of Christ to the world. It is our goal that through our ministry, actions, and interactions, the world would see Jesus.

We will treat others the way we want to be treated: guests, coworkers, vendors –everyone. We will honor people as sent to us by God.

We will strive to use our resources, talents, and gifts to serve others with joy and intentionality whether they are our guests, co-workers, or community. We will aim to do ministry in a way that actively looks for opportunities to serve those around us and spread Christ's love.

Communication

Our communication will bring good attention to the Gospel, striving to be genuine, hospitable, kind, and humble in every interaction.

When we fail, we should be quick to apologize and remedy the situation.

We will go directly to another team member to express concerns or offenses rather than expressing those to others.

We will encourage direct conversation with discrepancies among parties to be handled in a professional manner.

Make It Better

We will intentionally strive to put forth our best effort in every task and improve continuously in all areas of our work.

If we see an opportunity to make our service or products better, we will approach the person responsible and bring our suggestion.

We will be confident in all areas of our work knowing that our efforts are honoring to Christ.

We will strive to be good stewards of the resources God has given us, much of it through the generosity of faithful donors, and use these resources to further the kingdom ministry.

Collaboration

We will recognize where others have skills and experience that will add value to our processes and welcome them in, as well as allow our skills to be used by others where value will be added.

We will communicate openly about work-in-progress to eliminate duplicating efforts.

We will keep our hands and minds open to new ideas, innovation and change, and will hold loosely the way we’ve always done it, as well as our ownership of the process.

Our Story

Camp Westminster, a non-profit Christian camp, is the result of the vision of Dr. John R. Richardson.  In 1953, answering God’s irresistible call to establish a Christian camp, Dr. Richardson, with the help of friends around the country, secured the deed  for 114 acres of heavily wooded land in Rockdale County near Conyers, Georgia. At that time, Dr. Richardson served as Senior Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church (P.C.A.) in Atlanta, GA. Throughout the years, its members have  worked devotedly and prayed continuously to support and build Camp  into what it is today. After a lifetime of ministry, Dr. Richardson went to be with the Lord  in November 1992 at the age of 91.

Camp Westminster bears witness to an outpouring of God’s richest blessings  on this ministry to young people during its years of service to Him. Many  young people have come to know Him as their personal Lord and Savior and  many more have dedicated their lives to full-time Christian service. Camp  Westminster’s leaders acknowledge that anything good that comes at camp  is a result of an outpouring of God’s grace and mercy.

The future of Camp Westminster is as bright as the promises of God. We  earnestly desire the prayer, support and partnership of Christian men and women to  enlarge His work and make it more effective in promoting the greater glory  of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is an exciting time to be involved with Camp as the  board, staff, alumni and supporters have a tremendous amount of enthusiasm for its  continual development.

It is our daily prayer that all who pass through the gates of Camp  Westminster will know more of God and be conformed to his character. It is  our earnest desire to point all to the saving, powerful, eternal sacrifice of our  Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Statement of Faith

1. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, absolute in its authority, complete in it's revelation, final in its context, and without any errors in its teaching; the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments comprise the entire Holy Scriptures.

2. God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. God is One God, who reveals Himself in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

3. All men in their natural state are lost, alienated from God, spiritually dead and subject to God's wrath and condemnation.

4. Salvation is only by grace, a free gift of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins according to the Scriptures. His sacrificial death was a substitutionary atonement for the sins of all who receive him, providing redemption from the guilt, penalty, and power of sin.

5. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Son of man, was born of a virgin, and is Himself very God. He lived a sinless life, was crucified, died, and was buried. The third day He arose from the dead and ascended into Heaven. Jesus Christ will come again to Earth the second time, personally, bodily, and visibly.

6. The Scriptures declare the deity and personality of the Holy Spirit, who indwells and works in the believer.

7. The Holy Trinity-consisting of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit-is the only divine being, and therefore is the only One worthy of our praise, worship, and devotion.

8. There is one holy, universal church, which is the body of Christ, and to which all true believers belong. The local, visible church is the means through which believers serve and are nourished through teaching and the sacraments.

9. Our Lord Jesus rose from the dead in the same body that was laid to rest in the tomb. The bodies of all believers who die will be raised from the dead and they will receive an incorruptible body and dwell with God in everlasting joy.

10. Christians, born of the Spirit, are to live the new life in the present power of the Spirit. The Christian's responsibility, and his normal attitude of life, is to yield himself to God, trusting God to keep him.

Meet the Team

Andy Rogers

Executive Director

Andy Rogers has served as the Executive Director of Camp Westminster since 2008. He is responsible for the overall operation of Camp including: the summer camp ministry, program development, camper recruitment, staff recruitment and supervision, public relations and fiscal management. He works closely with and is a member of the Camp Westminster Board of Managers.

Andy and his wife Kathy have four daughters: Mikayla, Morgan, Maisey, and Maggie. With a degree in Youth Studies, Andy and Kathy spent the 16 years prior to their time at Camp Westminster serving the Lord in pastoral ministry to youth and families. When not at camp, Andy enjoys time with family and friends, hunting, and hockey.

In his own words: “Camping ministries have been a common theme in both our lives. Kathy’s as a camper, counselor, and lifeguard; mine as a camper and Youth Pastor working in various camps to provide weeklong events and weekend retreats for multiple youth groups. In fact, Kathy and I first met as counselors at camp. We’re thrilled the Lord has brought us to Camp Westminster and we hope to serve him faithfully with our lives.

Marques Pauley

Program Manager

Marques joined the Camp Westminster family in 2023 as the Program Coordinator. He is dedicated to ensuring that all activities are fun, well-maintained, sufficiently staffed, & safely run for all participants.

Marques & his wife, Alyssa, have been married since 2013 and are proud parents to two children, Aubriana & Micah. With over 15 years of ministry experience, including 9 years serving youth & families in the local church, Marques brings a wealth of knowledge & passion to Camp Westminster.

In his free time, Marques enjoys spending quality time with family & friends, grilling out, rocking a killer beard and stache, & indulging in his love for sports.

In his own words: "My passion for camp began as a camper and grew through years of working at camp and taking students there as a youth pastor. I've seen firsthand the transformative impact of camp on countless lives, including my own. Now, serving full-time at Camp Westminster, I have the privilege to continue this journey, pointing people to Him and seeing lives changed for eternity by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ."

Katie Gonzalez

Guest Services Coordinator/Administrator

Bio Coming Soon

Natalie Womble

Kitchen Manager

Natalie has serves at Camp Westminster since 2001. For the first six years as a food service employee and then in 2007 God tapped her on the shoulder and gave her the opportunity to continue serving as the Food Service Director and now as our Kitchen Manager.

Her heart is to serve both campers and retreat guests with healthy and good tasting meals that fill their belly, while God feeds their spirits. In addition, She enjoys mentoring young adults as she instructs them in the kitchen.

When not serving at Camp, Natalie enjoys attending bible study at church and visiting with friends and spending time with her husband Rick, and her son, also a Rick.

Madison Davis

Equine Coordinator

Madison Davis has been riding for over 31 years and training professionally for 20. Growing up in the world of AQHA competition, she developed her skills by showing high-level American Quarter Horses and quickly built a reputation for her dedication, precision, and passion for the sport. Beyond her career, she’s a proud single mother of one daughter, Emma, balancing her love for horses with her devotion to family. Guided by a strong faith in God, Madison strives to reflect grace, gratitude, and purpose in all she does—both in and out of the arena. Her days are also brightened by the company of her three beloved dogs: Tito, a Corgi with a big personality; Honey, a sweet Great Pyrenees mix; and Panda, a sharp and energetic Border Collie. Today, Madison continues to share her expertise with riders and horses of all levels, blending years of hands-on experience with a deep understanding of horsemanship at Camp Westminster.

Matt Newman

Facilities Manager

Bio Coming Soon

Jessie Olmsted

Accounting Manager

Jessie joined Camp Westminster as an Accounts Manager at the end of 2024.

She has been happily married to Trey since 2019, and together they are proud parents of three wonderful children: June, Evalyn, and Daniel. Their family also includes two rescue dogs, Gracie and Trooper, and a tarantula named VI. They recently relocated to Conyers in 2024.

Jessie's passion for animals has been a lifelong journey. Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, she developed a deep love for animals, which continued when she moved to Georgia and began working with horses. She learned to Barrel Race and Rein, and spent 13 years working in a veterinary clinic before transitioning to a career in bookkeeping.

Raised in a Catholic family, Jessie has always been active in her church, serving alongside her family. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her family, playing pool competitively, working with animals, camping, hiking, and indulging in photography.

The phrase “Faith can move mountains” has been a guiding and inspirational force in her life.